Formic acid is a promising hydrogen carrier, but more effective and economical catalysis of both its synthesis from H2 and CO2 and its dehydrogenation is needed. To this end, a Mn-based complex, in the presence of an α-amino acid, is now shown to promote efficient catalysis of both reactions and enable retention and reuse of CO2.

中文翻译：

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氨基酸是必不可少的

甲酸是一种很有前途的氢载体，但需要更有效、更经济地催化其从 H2 和 CO2 合成及其脱氢。为此，在 α-氨基酸存在下，锰基复合物现在被证明可以促进两种反应的有效催化，并能够保留和重复使用 CO2。